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IRD Invest
IRD Invest is a company that invests in startups, SMEs, and ETIs, providing financial investment, operational support, and strategic guidance.
IRD Invest
IRD Invest is a company that invests in startups, SMEs, and ETIs, providing financial investment, operational support, and strategic guidance. Based in Hauts-de-France, France, the company has made 77 investments, including a private equity investment in Archimed on February 06, 2026. IRD Invest has one portfolio exit, Renard Audition, which exited on March 12, 2025.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Marcq-en-Barœul
Corporate office
Marcq-en-Barœul, France
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does IRD Invest target?
The firm covers a broad range from early-stage startup financings through expansion and late-stage growth rounds. It can enter at seed or Series A and continue backing companies into later institutional rounds. This flexible stage mandate allows IRD Invest to maintain board influence and governance proximity as companies mature.
How does IRD Invest source deals?
Deal flow originates from IRD Invest's embedded position within the northern French business community, including relationships with local incubators, regional development agencies, and professional networks in Lille. The firm operates in a less intermediated market than Paris, which can produce proprietary sourcing opportunities.
Who founded IRD Invest?
IRD Invest has not publicly disclosed its founding principals or current investment committee composition. The firm's leadership and ownership structure remain opaque in available public records, which is common among smaller regional private equity platforms in France.
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